The Gondolier's Suites
The imagined unaccompanied cello pieces a 17th century Venetian gondolier composed in his head while rowing nobles to opera, never written down.
8 tracks·34 min·for read
1
Prelude from the Rialto
Pushing off into the current.
2:24
2
The Allemande of the Merchant and His Wife
Two patrons facing forward, not speaking.
2:21
3
Courante Along the Procuratie
Past the long arcades of the new buildings.
7:27
4
Sarabande at the Bridge of Sighs
Slow stroke under the closed bridge.
1:48
5
For the Girl at the Second Window
She is always there at this hour.
2:18
6
The Empty Return
Patrons delivered, gondola light, rowing back alone.
1:55
7
The Tune I Will Not Tell Anyone
A theme he keeps for himself.
8:56
8
Tying Up at the Traghetto
Knot at the post, oar on the deck.
7:21
